COMPETITOR ANNOUNCEMENT
This year marks the 20th anniversary of SCCA ProRally in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. LSPR99 is organized by the Lake Superior Region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). In 1996 and 1998 this event garnered recognition as "PRO Rally of the Year". For 1999, we remain committed to our roots: two day format, Dee Stadium and the Keweenaw Peninsula. The time schedule indicates many more daytime special stages than previous years because we are also hosting the SCCA ProRally Year-End Awards Banquet on Saturday evening.

CONTACTS

HEADQUARTERS
Dee Stadium is the site for competitor/service/worker registration and scrutineering. Directions are as follows: From the east, take US41 into downtown Houghton, turn before the Franklin Square Inn (tall building on the right) and go down the hill to the stadium on the waterfront. From the west, follow MI26 into Houghton, then US41 south from the bridge 7 blocks to Franklin Square.

LODGING (all with area code 906 - all in Houghton or Hancock*)

AIRPORT
Houghton County Airport is within 10 miles from Headquarters and is serviced by Northwest. The Marquette County Airport, 100 miles to the southeast, is serviced by Northwest, United, Midwest Express and Great Lakes Airlines.

ENTRlES
Entry is open to SCCA members holding a valid SCCA National ProRally license, FIA drivers license, or valid CASC National Rally license. No national licenses will be issued at the event. A ClubRally license is required for the ClubRally event(s). A ClubRally Licensing Seminar will be held at Dee Stadium, 2nd floor, on Friday. If you need to attend the Licensing Seminar, please make a note of it on your entry form.

Entries will be limited to 60 cars. Entries will be selected per the SCCA ProRally Rule Book at the seeded draw. ClubRally only entries will be drawn last. If there are less than 60 entries at the draw, the field will be filled on a first paid basis after that date. The seeded draw will be held on October 8, 1999.

Checks are payable to Lake Superior Region SCCA. Mail with completed entry form to: James Bialas, 321 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49931. Entries withdrawn on or before October 6, 1999 will have their entry fee refunded less a $30 admin fee; thereafter, $100 admin fee will be retained. Because of the car limit, please notify us as quickly as possible if you must withdraw your entry. If a waiting list should be needed, those on the list will have their entire entry fee returned if unable to compete.

SEEDING
Entries will be seeded according to the most current SCCA ProRally Seeding List. If a contestant feels that he/she is incorrectly seeded, application for adjustment must be made in writing to the ProRally Series Manager or the CenDiv Steward prior to the start.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (All times EDT)

Thursday, Oct. 21	13:00 - 16:00	Press Stage Registration (ALL attending)	Dee Stadium 2nd floor
	13:00 - 16:30	Technical Inspections (Press Stage cars)	Dee Stadium ice rink
	15:00 - 21:00	Worker Registration	Dee Stadium 2nd floor
	16:00 - 21:00	Non-Press Stage Competitor Registration	Dee Stadium 2nd floor
	17:00 - 19:00	Press Stage	Airport Stage
	19:00 - 20:00	Worker Training	Dee Stadium
	20:00 - 22:00	Welcome Party	Dee Stadium 2nd floor
Friday, Oct. 22	08:00 - 14:00	Competitor/Worker Registration	Dee Stadium 2nd floor
	08:00 - 14:30	Technical Inspections	Dee Stadium ice rink
	13:00 - 14:00	Worker Training	Dee Stadium
	15:00 - 16:00	Parade/Parc Expose	Houghton
	16:01	First National Car Leaves Houghton
Saturday, Oct 23	01:59	First Car Back to Houghton
	by appointment	Competitor Registration & Technical Inspections
	08:00 - 10:00	Worker Registration	Dee Stadium 2nd floor
	10:00 - 11:00	Parc Expose	D&N Bank - Calumet
	11:01	First Car Leaves Calumet
	18:30	First Car Back to Hancock	D&N Bank - Hancock
	20:00 - 20:30	Social Hour	MTU Memorial Union Bldg
	20:30 - 21:30	Buffet Dinner	MTU Memorial Union Bldg
	21:30	Awards Ceremony MTU Memorial Union BIdg

PRESS STAGE
A press stage will occur on Thursday, October 21, at 5:00 pm. A request for the press stage must be appropriately marked on the entry form and full payment must be made by October 5, 1999 in order to be placed on the roster. Bios and a list of requested riders (if appropriate) will be obtained in a subsequent mailing. The press stage will be run non-competitively but with stage-like operations.

SCRUITNEERING
Technical inspections will be held (tentatively) in The Dee Stadium ice rink. Only press stage cars will be inspected on Thursday evening. The remainder will be inspected Friday morning and Saturday by appointment. At least one member of the team must be registered to receive inspection forms. The car may be brought to tech inspection by any registered crew member. Log books will not be issued at the event. If you are in need of one, or an annual inspection, contact Chief Scrutineer Harry Lofgren prior to the event.

THE ROUTE
The route is contained in an area 75 miles south and 50 miles north of Houghton, Michigan, which includes land in the Ottawa National Forest, Houghton, Baraga, Ontonagon, Iron and Keweenaw counties. The National event has a total of 435 miles (132 SS). The co-efficient 3 Ottawa ClubRally is 272 miles (99SS); the co-efficient 2 Keweenaw Challenge ClubRally on Saturday is 174 miles (45SS) in length. Maps will be in the route and service books. Road surfaces are rough, smooth, straight, twisty, sand, gravel and hard packed dirt. There will be one completely paved stage with opportunity to change tires on Saturday.

VEHICLE INSURANCE AND WAIVERS
Proof of insurance must be presented at registration and kept in each vehicle during the event competition and service vehicles). Liability coverages must be $100,000/$200,000/$50,000 which meets or exceeds the vehicle insurance standards established and required by the SCCA. All competitors, crew, and workers must sign a waiver.

BANQUET
We are hosting the 1999 Michelin ProRally Series Year-End Awards Banqeet. This will be held on Saturday, October 23, l999 at the Michigan Technological University Memorial Union Building. A social hour will start at 8:00 pm followed by a buffet dinner. The event and year-end awards ceremony will conclude the evening. Banquet menu, program and ticket information will be mailed to you upon receipt of a valid entry form.

WORKERS
Workers are always needed! Numerous positions are available and no experience is necessary. Please let us know if you're coming by contacting Jim Bertagnoli at 906-524-7433 or via e-mail at jbertagn@up.net. Worker registration can also be done on the web at http://www.up-plaza.com/lspr.

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